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AI for Skin Cancer Detection

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 10:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

26 Jan 2026 at 10:40

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the direct award of a contract for the provision of autonomous AI software for skin cancer diagnosis, titled "AI for Skin Cancer Detection". The award has been granted to Skin Analytics Ltd, with the procurement classified under the services category and involving diagnostic systems and dermatology services. Located at the Bradford Royal Infirmary in the United Kingdom, the Trust operates within the public authority – central government framework. The contract is valued at £917,165 gross, with a net value of £764,304, and is set to start on 1 April 2026, potentially extending up to 31 March 2031. This procurement is in the contract award stage, with a standstill period ending on 9 February 2026 and a planned contract signature by 16 February 2026.

This contract, using a direct award method, represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in AI software for medical applications to expand their services into the NHS. This procurement recognises the critical role of AI in advancing dermatological diagnostics. With a focus on innovative technology and a specialised dermatology market, small and medium enterprises with expertise in AI-driven diagnostic systems stand to benefit from engaging in similar tender opportunities. The contract's emphasis on exclusive compliance and conditional recommendation by NICE for Skin Analytics Ltd further highlights the importance of meeting rigorous medical technology standards, a key asset for businesses catering to specialised healthcare sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI for Skin Cancer Detection

Notice Description

Provision of autonomous AI software for skin cancer diagnosis.

Procurement Information

The Musculoskeletal, Plastics, Breast, and Skin Team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) has identified the need for autonomous AI software to aid with skin cancer detection. A compliant route to market was identified as a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023. NICE has conditionally recommended only one AI software for autonomous use for direct patient care in cancer pathways, for use in the NHS over a three-year period while further evidence is generated to confirm its clinical and cost-effectiveness. The software is called Deep Ensemble for Recognition of Malignancy (DERM). DERM, has a Class III CE mark and is manufactured by Skin Analytics. The reasoning for a direct award is that DERM is the only AI solution with the requisite Class III CE mark and NICE conditional recommendation for autonomous use in the suspected skin cancer pathway. No alternative supplier can provide the necessary clearance and compliance for this pathway.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007890-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

85121282 - Dermatology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£764,304 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Alistair Stewart
Contact Email
alistair.stewart2@bthft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKIN ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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